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Extraordinary Testing Solutions

FlexiBurnMultipurpose Flammability Tester

For testing ease of ignition and flame spread properties of a variety of textile and similar materials.

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KEY BENEFITS

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MODEL NUMBER: 1880 STOCK CODE: 903-781

TESTWISE PRO FOR FLEXIBURNOur intuitive TestWise Operating System increases your laboratory’s operational efficiency, minimises user training and guarantees compliance in this important area of safety testing.

INTERCHANGEABLE TEST FRAMES & BURNERSA range of precision test frames and burners meet the requirements of many different standards.

PRECISE BURNER POSITIONINGStarting tests is quick to do - the software accurately positions the burner at the correct angle as specified in the standard.

HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL THREAD MARKERSThe FlexiBurn offers provision for both horizontal and vertical threads, and the software tracks the threads and alerts the user to misplacement.

SUITABLE FOR MANY STANDARDSSuitable for surface and edge ignition and flame spread testing. Complies to a range of standards and retailer test methods.

TOTAL COMPLIANCEControlled parameters guarantee compliance to standards and relevant UK and EU regulations.

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TESTWISE SOFTWARENow with TestWise software. Features include: - Auto set up of pre-loaded standards - Minimal training required - Controls to ensure compliance

INTERCHANGEABLE TEST FRAMES

Easily interchangeable frames for performing a

variety of tests

PRECISE BURNER POSITIONINGAutomated burner arm for precise and controlled positioning of the burner

VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL MARKER

THREADSA provision for horizontal

and vertical marker threads.TestWise

software tracks where thread are places and

warns user of wrong placement

FLEXIBURNAT A GLANCE

REMOVABLE DEBRIS TRAYFor easy clean up

AUTOMATIC FLAME IGNITION & FLAME APPLICATION

EFFECTIVE & CONTROLLED

An effective and controlled method of

testing ignition and flame spread properties

MARKET SECTORS /PRODUCT TYPES

CHILDREN’S TOYS CURTAINS & DRAPESNIGHTWEAR

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TECHNICAL FABRICS

STANDARDS

Please refer to page XX for a standards selector table for information on accessories required

UPHOLSTERY

BSI EN ISO

BS 5438: 1976 Test 1BS 5438: 1976 Test 2

BS 5438: 1976 Test 3 Short SpecimensBS 5438: 1976 Test 3

BS 5438: 1989 Test 2A (Edge Ignition)BS 5438: 1989 Test 2A (Surface Ignition)

BS 5722: 1984 Test 3BS 5867-2: 2008 Type ABS 5867-2: 2008 Type BBS 5867-2: 2008 Type C

BS 6249: 1982 Part 1

EN ISO 6940: 2004 (B-Edge Ignition)EN ISO 6940: 2004 (A-Surface Ignition)EN ISO 6941: 2003 (B-Edge Ignition)

EN ISO 6941: 2003 (A-Surface Ignition)EN ISO 15025: 2016 (A-Surface Ignition)EN ISO 15025: 2016 (B-Edge Ignition)

EN GOSTEN 71-2 2011+A1: 2014 Test 5.2EN 71-2 2011+A1: 2014 Test 5.3EN 71-2 2011+A1: 2014 Test 5.4EN 71-2 ---2011+A1: 2014 Test 5.5

EN 1101: 1996 (A-Surface Ignition)EN 1101: 1996 (B-Edge Ignition)


EN 1103: 2005EN 1624: 1999 (A-Surface Ignition)EN 1624: 1999 (B-Edge Ignition)


EN 13772: 2011EN 14878: 2007

GOST 11209: 2014

Please refer to pages 11 & 12 for a standards selector table for information on accessories required

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN FLAMMABILITY TESTING

AFTERFLAMEPersistence of flaming of a material, under specified test conditions, after the ignition source has been removed.

AFTERFLAME TIME / DURATION OF FLAMELength of time for which a material continues to flame, under specified test conditions, after the ignition source has been removed. Expressed in seconds.

AFTERGLOWPersistence of glowing of a material after cessation of flaming, under specified test conditions, or, if no flaming occurs, after the ignition source has been removed.

AFTERGLOW TIME / DURATION OF AFTERGLOWSelf-extinguishability (deprecated).

Self-extinguishing (deprecated).

Length of time for which a material continues to glow, under specified test conditions, after cessation of flaming or after the ignition source has been removed. Expressed in seconds.

BURN, intransitive verbUndergo combustion.

BURNED AREAThat part of the damaged area of a material that has been destroyed by combustion or pyrolysis, under specified test conditions. Expressed in square metres. (cf. damaged area).

COMBUSTIONExothermic reaction of a combustible substance with an oxidiser, accompanied by flames and/or glowing and/or emission of smoke.

CHAR, nounCarbonaceous residue resulting from pyrolysis or incomplete combustion.

CHAR, verbForm carbonaceous residue during pyrolysis or incomplete combustion.

COMBUSTIBLE, adjectiveCapable of burning.

COMBUSTIONExothermic reaction of a combustible substance with an oxidiser, accompanied by flames and/or glowing and/or emission of smoke.

DAMAGED AREATotal of the areas of a material permanently affected by thermal phenomena under specified test conditions:

loss of material, shrinking, softening, melting, charring, combustion, pyrolysis, etc. Expressed in square centimetres. (cf. burned area).

DAMAGED LENGTHChar length (deprecated).

Maximum extent, in a specified direction, of the damaged area of a material under specified test conditions. Expressed in centimetres. In some standards, char length is defined by a specific test method.

EASE OF IGNITIONEase with which a material can be ignited under specified test conditions. (cf. minimum ignition time).

FLAME, nounZone of combustion in the gaseous phase from which light is emitted.

FLAME, verbUndergo combustion in the gaseous phase with emission of light.

FLAME SPREADPropagation of a flame front.

FLEXIBURNMulti-purpose vertical flammability tester for textiles and textile products.

Successor to the Rhoburn vertical flammability tester.

Manufactured by James H. Heal & Co. Ltd., Halifax, England.

RATE OF FLAME SPREADBurning rate (deprecated).

Rate of burning (deprecated).

Distance travelled per unit time, under specified test conditions, by a flame front during its propagation. Expressed in metres per second.

FLAME SPREAD TIMETime taken by a flame on a burning material to travel over a specified distance or surface area under specified test conditions. Expressed in seconds.

HEAT FLUXDENSITY OF HEAT FLOW RATEThermal intensity, indicated by the rate at which heat crosses a given surface per unit area of that surface. Expressed in watts per square centimetre or kilowatts per square metre.

IGNITIONInitiation of combustion.

MELT DRIP, nounFlaming debris (deprecated).

Falling droplets of molten material, either burning or not.

MINIMUM IGNITION TIMEMinimum time of exposure of a material to an ignition source to obtain sustained combustion under specified test conditions. Expressed in seconds.

SMOKEVisible suspension of solid and/or liquid particles in gases resulting from combustion or pyrolysis.

SMOULDERINGSlow combustion of a material without light being visible and generally evidenced by an increase in temperature and/or by smoke.

SURFACE FLASHRapid spread of flame over the surface of a material without ignition of its basic structure. However, if the latter occurs simultaneously or sequentially with surface flash, it is not considered as a part of surface flash.

For a more comprehensive list of terms and definitions used in the description of the burning behaviour of textiles and textile products see ISO 4880.

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KEY BENEFITS

A range of interchangeable precision test frames and burners, to meet the requirements of many different standards, are available for FlexiBurn. Changing between different frames and burners is quick and easy to do.

INTERCHANGEABLETEST FRAMES & BURNERS

FlexiBurn is suitable for surface and edge ignition and flame spread testing, and complies to a range of standards and retailer test methods including BS, EN and ISO.

This includes EN 13772 ‘Burning behaviour - curtains and drapes - measurement of flame spread with large ignition source’. This standard evaluates flame spread, using a more severe ignition source.

SUITABLE FOR MANY STANDARDS

FlexiBurn can be used for testing apparel, curtains, drapes, nightwear, toys, protective clothing, technical fabrics, building and other materials.

Accessories for these different applications are available, including those for toy testing.

A RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

Our TestWise operating system provides easy to use, intuitive software which reduces training and makes setting up the instrument clear. More information about the benefits of TestWise can be found on page 7.

USER-FRIENDLY SOFTWARE

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The software accurately positions the burner at the correct angle as specified in the standard. Setting the test is fast and easy and user error is minimised.

PRECISE BURNERPOSITIONING

Some test parameters cannot be changed by the user when testing with a pre-loaded standard. This guarantees compliance to the standard and relevant UK and EU regulations.

TOTAL COMPLIANCE

For some test methods, cotton marker threads are fixed over the surface of the specimen. FlexiBurn offers provision for both horizontal and vertical threads, and the software tracks the threads and alerts the user to misplacement.

HORIZONTAL & VERTICALTHREAD MARKERS

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TestWise OSDeveloped by Textile Technologists

for Textile Technologists, our fast intuitive TestWise Operating System

increases your laboratory’s operational efficiency, minimises user training and guarantees compliance in

this important area of safety testing.

Pre-Loaded StandardsA library of pre-loaded standards set the test parameters for automatic set up. Users can also amend existing standard and create new ones for research and development purposes.

TESTWISE FORFLEXIBURN

Set Up, Warnings and GuidesTestWise provides the user with clear

instructions to ensure testing is completed correctly - illustrations of

the attachments and burner required for each standard are displayed in

Test Information.

Minimal user training is required for this instrument - TestWise software

guarantees compliance to standards and eliminates user error.

ReportingAll the data from testing can be stored and printed from within the TestWise software, and can also be exported to Excel.

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Warning messages inform the user of incorrect set-up, for example if the

gas supply cannot be detected or if a thread is in the wrong place. The software will not allow testing to

begin until set-up is correct - ensuring accurate testing and operative safety.

INSTRUMENT &ACCESSORIES

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Instrument Only

903-781

FlexiBurn 90-265V 50/60HzStandard accessories:2m USB Type A to Type B Cable 154-1841 xTest Frames Spare Pins Kit 794-614O’ Ring 10.82mm x 1.7mmWire Brush 3/4 rowMarker Thread (46.5 Tex)

202-780

Burners

Stock Code Item Stock Code Item

794-597

BS 5438:1989 tests 2A & 2B EN 1101:1996EN 1102:2016EN 1103:2005EN 13772: 2011EN ISO 15025: 2016 Procedures A & BEN ISO 6940: 2004 EN ISO 6940:1995EN ISO 6941: 2003 EN 14878:2007EN 71-2: 2011 +A1:2014BS 5867-2:2008

203-596

210-597

calibration(key dimensions, affecting Burner performance, measured by UKAS accredited third party laboratory)BS 5438:1989 tests 2A & 2B EN 1101:1996EN 1102:2016EN 1103:2005EN 13772: 2011EN ISO 15025: 2016 Procedures A & BEN ISO 6940:1995EN ISO 6941: 2003 EN 14878:2007EN 71-2: 2011 +A1:2014BS 5867-2:2008

794-596

Burner

BS 5438:1976

BS 5722:1984 Test 3

BS 5867-2:1980 (Types A, B & C)

BS 6249:1982 Part 1

Test Frame & Template


794-581Test Frame and TemplateBS 5438:1976 Tests 1 & 2BS 6341:1983 Class E

202-781Frame/Template 794-581

794-582

Test Frame and TemplateBS 5438:1976 Test 3BS 5722:1984 BS 5867-2:1980 (Type A)

202-782 Frame/Template 794-582

794-583Test Frame and TemplateBS 5867-2:1980 (Types B & C)BS 6249:1989 Part 1


794-586

Test Frame and TemplateBS 5867-2:2008 (Type A)EN 1102:2016EN 1103:2005EN ISO 6941:2003


794-587

Test Frame and TemplateBS 5438:1989 Tests 2A and 2BBS 5722:1991 Test 2A (standard is withdrawn)


794-608Test Frame and TemplateEN 1101:1996 (80 x 80mm)EN ISO 6940:1995 (80 x 80 mm)


794-609

Test Frame and TemplateEN 1101:1996 (200 x 80mm)EN ISO 6940:1995 (200 x 80 mm)EN ISO 6940:2004


794-610Test Frame and TemplateBS 5867-2:2008 (Types B & C)EN ISO 15025:2002 Procedure A


794-615 Test Frame and TemplateEN ISO 15025:2016 Procedure B 202-789 Frame/Template 794-615

Filter Paper Holders & Filter Papers


794-630

Filter Paper Holder (solid)BS 5867-2:2008 (Types B & C)EN 1102:2016EN 1103:2005EN ISO 15025:2016 Procedures A & B

578-230Filter Paper Holder (mesh)EN 13772:2011

789-515Filter Papers 460 x 570 mm - per pack(100)Suitable for EN 1103:2005, EN 14878:2007, EN ISO 15025:2016

789-527Filter Papers 580 x 580 mm - per pack (500)Suitable for EN 1102:1996, EN 1103:1996, EN 13772:2011

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2-year Spares Kit for FlexiBurnStock No. Name

160-435 Marker thread switch (2) 152-542 Extraction fan & lighting on/off relay (1)

160-441 Start position switch (1) 348-492 Magnet (2)

160-241 Burner at vertical/home position switch (1) 356-302 O ring (4)

130-859 F1 Mains input 5A anti-surge fuse (1) 578-088 Location stud (2)

160-361 Mains input switch (1) 339-506 Knurled Thumb screw (2)

160-436 Bezel for gas on/off buttons (1) 319-128 M4 × 16mm Cap screw (4)

160-437 Metal lens for gas on button (1) 534-104 Locking nut (2)

160-438 Metal lens for gas off button (1) 534-105 Locking nut (2)

160-377 LED for gas valve on indicator (1) 534-109 Thread disc (2)

130-847 FU1 Motor 3.5A anti-surge fuse (1) 534-110 Thread disc (2)

130-859 FU2 24V 5A anti-surge fuse (1) 534-101 Thread spacer (1)

130-860 FU3 5V FU4 fan 1A anti-surge fuse (1) 534-102 Thread spacer (1)

130-861 FU5 Lamps 500mA anti-surge fuse (1)

Accessories for IMO (International Maritime Organisation) Resolution A.471 (XII) A.563 (14) MSC.61 (67)

794-591 Test Frame (manufactured in brass NOT in stainless steel) & Template

794-600 Burner (known as custom burner) DIN 50 051

794-636 Cotton Pad Tray (for testing thermoplastic material)

Toy Testing Accessories

794-632Cage Assembly & SoftwareEN 71-2:2011: +A1:2014 Sections 5.2, 5.3 & 5.5Maximum size of toy: 700mm (tall) x 360mm (wide) x 300mm (deep)

794-633 Angled Assembly & SoftwareEN 71-2:2011:+A1:2014 Section 5.4

202-813

Radiator Assembly

794-607

Radiator Assembly 230V 50/60Hz for EN 13772:2011Including:794-631 Copper Disc Calorimeter578-241 Varivolt Regulator

794-606 Test Frame (incorporating sliding Radiator Shield) and Template578-045 Radiator Upper Strut578-230 Filter Paper Holder (mesh)789-527 Pack (500) Filter Papers 580 x 580 mm702-472 Pack (500) Ignition Fabrics, pre-washed, pre-cut (50 x 20 mm), for EN 13772

202-812

203-631

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SELECTOR TABLE

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Standard Standard Title Gas (not supplied)

Burner Filter Paper

Filter Paper Holder

Test Frame

Marker Thread

Specimen Length (mm)

Specimen Width (mm)

BS 5438: 1976 Test 1 Flammability of vertically oriented textile fabrics and fabric

Time

Commercial Butane 794-596 X X 794-581 785-504 220 170


Spread


BS 5438: 1976 Test 3 Short Specimens

Flammability of vertically oriented textile fabrics and fabric

Time



Time


BS 5438: 1989 Test 2A (Edge Ignition)

Flammability of textile fabrics when subjected to a small igniting Commercial Butane 794-597 X X 794-587 785-504 200 160

BS 5438: 1989 Test 2A (Surface Ignition)

Flammability of textile fabrics when subjected to a small igniting Commercial Butane 794-597 X X 794-587 785-504 200 160

BS 5722: 1984 Test 3 Flammability performance of fabrics and fabric assemblies used in sleepwear and dressing gowns


BS 5867-2: 2008 Type A "Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds Commercial Propane 794-597 X X 794-586 785-504 560 170

BS 5867-2: 2008 Type B "Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds Commercial Propane 794-597 789-515 794-630 794-610 X 200 160

BS 5867-2: 2008 Type C "Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds Commercial Propane 794-597 789-515 794-630 794-610 X 200 160

BS 6249: 1982 Part 1 Materials and material assemblies used in clothing for protection

performance.


BS 7837: 1996 (2015)construction of marquees and similar textile structures

Commercial Butane 794-597 789-515 794-630 794-587 785-504 200 160

EN 71-2: 2011+A1: 2014 Test 5.2 Safety of toys. Flammability Commercial Propane 794-597 X X 794-632 785-504 n/a n/a




EN 1101: 1996 (A-Surface Ignition)

Textile and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of

Commercial Propane 794-597 X X 794-609 X 200 80

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Standard Standard Title Gas (not supplied)

Burner Filter Paper

Filter Paper Holder

Test Frame

Marker Thread

Specimen Length (mm)

Specimen Width (mm)

EN 1101: 1996 (B-Edge Ignition) Textile and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of verti-



"Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the

Commercial Propane 794-597 789-527 794-630 794-586 785-504 560 170

EN 1102: 2016 (B-Edge Ignition) "Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the


EN 1103: 2005 Textiles — Fabrics for apparel — Detailed procedure to deter-mine the burning behaviour



"Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour of industrial

of vertically oriented specimens"


EN 1624: 1999 (B-Edge Ignition) "Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour of industrial

of vertically oriented specimens"



"Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour of industrial and technical textiles - Procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens"


EN 1625: 1999 (B-Edge Ignition) "Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour of industrial and technical textiles - Procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens"


EN 13772: 2011 Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and

specimens with large ignition source


EN 14878: 2007 Commercial Propane 794-597 X X 794-586 785-504 560 170

EN ISO 6940: 2004 (B-Edge Ignition)

Textile fabrics - Burning behaviour - Determination of ease of ignition of vertically oriented specimens


EN ISO 6940: 2004 (A-Surface Ignition)

Textile fabrics - Burning behaviour - Determination of ease of ignition of vertically oriented specimens


EN ISO 6941: 2003 (B-Edge Ignition) properties of vertically oriented specimens

Commercial Propane 794-597 X X 794-586 785-504 560 170

EN ISO 6941: 2003 (A-Surface Ignition) properties of vertically oriented specimens

Commercial Propane 794-597 X X 794-586 785-504 560 170

EN ISO 15025: 2016 (A-Surface Ignition)

Commercial Propane 794-597 789-515 794-630 794-610 X 200 160

EN ISO 15025: 2016 (B-Edge Ignition)

Commercial Propane 794-597 789-515 794-630 794-615 X 200 160

GOST 11209: 2014 Commercial Propane 794-597 X X 794-611 X 200 50

INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS

• The FlexiBurn must be located in a separate room, or in part of a room which has been fully partitioned to accommodate it.

• The testing room must have a minimum volume of 4m³.

• The construction of the room must be such to allow location of the rig inside and the control module outside. The rig must be clearly visible from the outside from the control module location.

• The atmosphere within the room must be within the following limits :

Temperature 15 - 30 °C Relative Humidity 20 - 65 %RH

• Fireproof materials must be used in the construction of the testing room.

• The room must be fitted with an extractor fan or other means of ventilation to facilitate the clearance of smoke and fumes after a test. In certain situations, a sprung-loaded vent located low down on the wall opposite the fan will help to clear the atmosphere by allowing the ingress of fresh air when the fan is operating.

COMPUTER SPECIFICATION

Personal Computer (PC) running Microsoft WindowsThe use of other operating systems running Windows as a VM is not supportedAs specified or required by the operating system (OS)As specified or required by the operating system (OS)Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows® 10. Not compatible with Windows® XPWith the latest Microsoft dotNet Framework installedMinimum resolution of 1024x768 pixelsMinimum 250 GBAt least 2 free USB 2.0 portsAny Windows compatible printerColour printer recommended but not essential

PC

Processor: RAM: OS:

Monitor: HDD: Ports: Printer:

Personal Computer (PC) - Minimum Specification

Details of Gas Supply

Gas Type Commercial Butane for BS 4250 Commercial Propane for ISO 6940/1

Supplier Calor gas stockist

Cylinder Either 16 or 32 lb. type

Regulator Calor engineering high pressure regulator or similar

Piping Calor engineering High pressure pipe of 3/16 inch (4.68 mm) internal diameter and complying with BS 3212

Additional Details

The gas cylinder should be placed outside the building/chamber.

The gas cylinder, regulator and piping are not supplied with the equipment.

FlexiBurn is not designed to be connected directly to a gas supply and a Regulator must be included in the connection between the cylinder and the FlexiBurn. The regulator is precisely set by the manufacturer to control the pressure of the supply and must not be adjusted. If a Regulator shows signs of wear, it should be replaced. Regulators must be marked BS 3016 or EN 12864.

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FLEXIBURN - DIMENSIONS& WEIGHT

*1105mm with shield

866* 1101855 607FlexiBurnDimensions (mm) Depth Weight (kg)Height Width

14The right is reserved to alter the specification or modify the appearance without notice. © James Heal™ 2018FLEXIBURN_STK_CD090818

FlexiBurn is supplied with its own table.It is recommended that the supplied table is used for safely mounting the FlexiBurn at a convenient working height.

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